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Fri, Oct 09, 2026 - Page 48

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L Spotify renews Joe Rogan podcast deal Spotify has renewed its multiyear agreement with Joe Rogan for licensing rights and ad sales for The Joe Rogan Experience. The show remains one of Spotify's most popular podcasts, according to the report. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC L Taylor Farms suspends central Mexico iceberg lettuce sales Taylor Farms will stop selling iceberg lettuce in the U.S. and Canada that was harvested or processed in central Mexico during May 1 to Aug. 31 starting next year. The company said the move is meant to reduce cyclospora EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:34 AM UTC L Energiekontor receives permits for 142 MW wind projects EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L INVL Asset Management launches up to €200M CEE bank fund INVL Asset Management set up the INVL European Banking Opportunities Fund, a closed-end vehicle targeting bank capital in EU member and candidate states in CEE, with rules approved by Lithuania’s central bank on 8 Oct. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L American Airlines says it will stop involuntary bumping American Airlines said it is moving to end involuntary bumping by relying more on volunteers for oversold flights. The carrier said tests this summer eliminated involuntary bumping at airports where the new process was u EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L Kering says Anthony Vaccarello will leave Saint Laurent role Kering said Anthony Vaccarello is leaving his position as Saint Laurent creative director after leading since 2016, and that the House will announce new creative leadership soon. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L OSG Corp to buy back up to 1.8% of shares OSG Corp said it plans to repurchase up to 1.8% of its own shares worth 5 billion yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (6136). EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L Los Angeles, Long Beach ports consider zero-emission truck subsidies The ports are considering paying truckers $60 per container pickup or drop-off with a zero-emission vehicle, up to $36,000 a truck annually, over three years. The proposal is aimed at helping carriers cover the higher co MACRO | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L INVL launches up to EUR 200 mln European banking opportunities fund INVL established the INVL European Banking Opportunities Fund with a size of up to EUR 200 million to invest in banks in Central and Eastern Europe. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L Kering’s Saint Laurent announces Anthony Vaccarello departure Saint Laurent says Anthony Vaccarello will leave his role as creative director, a position he has held since 2016. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L California wine industry faces smaller grape harvest California vineyards are set for a sharply smaller grape harvest this year as growers pull out vines and adapt to weaker demand. Some wineries are shifting land toward cattle and other crops as the industry works through COMMODITIES | Oct 09, 2026, 06:33 AM UTC L Softbank Group To Early Redeem EUR Senior Notes Issued In 2021 Softbank Group To Early Redeem EUR Senior Notes Issued In 2021 NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L RS Technologies announces dissolution of RSPDH unit RS Technologies Co., Ltd. (TSE:3445) issued a notice about dissolving RS Precision Devices (Huizhou) Co., Ltd. (RSPDH) and discontinuing entry into an automotive camera module business. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L SoftBank Group to early redeem 2021 euro senior notes EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC M DCC Energy agrees to sell Nexora for $725 million DCC Energy agreed to sell its Nexora technology division to funds advised by One Equity Partners in a deal valuing the division at $725 million. DCC expects $701 million in proceeds and said the sale is expected to compl MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC H DCC Energy to sell Nexora for $725 million DCC Energy agreed to sell Nexora to funds owned and advised by One Equity Partners, valuing the technology division at $725 million. MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L OQ Trading targets larger diversified LNG portfolio OQ Trading, the trading arm of Oman’s OQ Group, says it is targeting a larger and more diversified LNG portfolio to leverage Omani supply and pursue opportunities in a more liquid global gas market. ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L Signpost reports 1H parent net profit of Y92.00 mln For the Japan half-year ended Aug. 31, 2026, Signpost Corp. reported parent net profit of Y92.00 mln versus a Y26.00 mln loss in 2025; revenue was Y1.89 bln versus Y1.45 bln. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello to depart Saint Laurent, owned by Kering, announced the departure of its creative director Anthony Vaccarello. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:32 AM UTC L Ravi Garg expands Meta enterprise role for APAC Ravi Garg has been appointed Managing Director, Enterprise Business for Asia-Pacific at Meta, expanding his remit from leading WhatsApp business messaging and payments operations in India to driving enterprise growth acr EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L BoMill launches new website BoMill said it is launching a new website to help stakeholders follow the company’s development and better understand its offering, technology and future direction. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Kanemi reports 1H parent net profit at Y925.0M EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L GJENSIDIGE FORSIKR: Invitation To Gjensidige's Q3 2026 Result Presentation Gjensidige Forsikring (OSE:GJF) will publish the results for the third quarter of 2026 on 23 October 2026 at 07.00 CET. Results presentation - 09.00 CET CEO Geir Holmgren and CFO Jostein Amdal will present the results in EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Chiyoda Co 1H net profit falls to Y130.00M Chiyoda Co Ltd reported 1H ended Aug. 31 group net profit of Y130.00M versus Y921.00M in 2025, alongside revenue of Y40.51 bln versus Y41.83 bln. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Peptonic Medical expands product portfolio, US partnership Peptonic Medical said it is broadening VagiVital into women’s health and plans several new product launches in autumn 2026, including its first dietary supplement. It also said its partnership with Joylux has moved into EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Medical Ikkou Group 1H net profit rises to Y850.00 mln Medical Ikkou Group Co. Ltd. (3353.TO) reported half-year ended Aug. 31 results: net profit of Y850.00 mln versus Y666.00 mln in the prior 2025 half. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L United Super Markets posts FY loss of Y8.00B EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L JNS Holdings reports 1H net loss of Y55.00 mln Japan Half-Year ended August 31, 2026: revenue Y5.30 bln (vs Y4.88 bln), operating profit (Y74.00 mln) (vs (Y153.00 mln)), pretax profit Y32.00 mln (vs (Y180.00 mln)), and net profit (loss) (Y55.00 mln). EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Government ends tax exemption for bank gold, silver imports The government discontinued a tax exemption that let banks import gold, silver and platinum without paying the 3% IGST upfront; banks have been paying the tax since April 1, 2026, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava sai REGULATION | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Gjensidige Forsikring ASA: Invitation to Gjensidige's Q3 2026 result presentation Gjensidige Forsikring (OSE:GJF) will publish the results for the third quarter of 2026 on 23 October 2026 at 07.00 CET. Results presentation - 09.00 CET CEO Geir Holmgren and CFO Jostein Amdal will present the results in EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L United Super Markets reports 1H loss vs prior period EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Silex Microsystems appoints Karin Rosenthal as CFO EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L CVS Bay Area 1H net profit rises to Y62.00 mln CVS Bay Area Inc reported net profit of Y62.00 mln for the Japan half-year ended Aug. 31, 2026, versus a net loss of Y66.00 mln for the prior comparable period. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Daiko Tsusan 1Q parent net profit rises to Y261.00M Daiko Tsusan reported 1Q ended August 31 parent net profit of Y261.00M versus Y167.00M in the prior year period. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Kemira to publish Jan–Sep 2026 interim report Oct. 23 Kemira Oyj said it will release its January–September 2026 interim report on October 23, 2026 and hold an analyst webcast that day. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L 5th Planet Games cuts 2026 guidance after new game delay 5th Planet Games revised 2026 guidance lower after postponing a new video game’s release from H2 2026 to H1 2027, moving related revenue into the next financial year. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Mainichi Comnet 1Q net profit rises to Y207.00M Mainichi Comnet Co. Ltd. reported net profit of Y207.00M for the 1st quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026, versus Y175.00M in the prior-year quarter. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Nikkei closes flat at 69,030.92 EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Sanko Gosei 1Q net profit falls to Y685 million Sanko Gosei reported first-quarter net profit of Y685.00 million for the period ended August 31, Group 2026, versus Y708.00 million in the prior year. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Seraphim Space Investment Trust buys Xona Space Systems Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC invested $15 million in Xona Space Systems for a C-share portfolio. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Saint Laurent says creative director Anthony Vaccarello is departing Saint Laurent said Anthony Vaccarello is leaving after leading the house’s creative direction since 2016. Kering said it will announce new creative leadership soon. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC M Sansan reports 1Q net profit rises to Y1.55 bln Sansan reported net profit of Y1.55 bln for its fiscal 1Q ended Aug. 31, 2026, versus Y298.00 mln in the prior year quarter. Revenue was Y14.75 bln versus Y12.28 bln. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Osaka Organic Chemical 9-month net profit rises to Y5.33B For the nine months ended August 31, 2026, Osaka Organic Chemical Industry reported revenue of Y32.29 bln, operating profit of Y7.58 bln, pretax profit of Y7.89 bln, and net profit of Y5.33 bln versus net profit of Y3.44 EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L INVL launches EUR 200 million banking fund INVL has established a fund of up to EUR 200 million to invest in the capital of banks in Central and Eastern Europe. The fund was approved by the Bank of Lithuania and will target controlling and minority stakes as well EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Silex Microsystems appoints Karin Rosenthal as CFO Silex Microsystems AB (publ) appointed Karin Rosenthal as CFO and a management team member, effective 11 Nov 2026, succeeding Maria Engström. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC L Adtec Plasma Technology FY net profit rises to Y2.13 bln Adtec Plasma Technology reported net profit of Y2.13 bln for its year ended August 31, 2026 versus Y2.01 bln for 2025. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L SNB Interest Rate Probabilities SNB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC M Asian session market picture: S&P 500 +0.27%, Nasdaq 100 +0.61%; USD/JPY +0.26%, WTI -1.07%, 1810 leads volume Asian session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.27 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.61 percent, Dow futures is up 0.11 percent and Russell futures is up 0.31 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Giken reports FY net profit of Y2.52 billion For the year ended Aug. 31, 2026, Giken posted net profit of Y2.52 billion versus Y1.49 billion in 2025, with revenue of Y28.42 billion. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L China 10Y Yield Retreats China’s 10-year government bond yield fell to 1.70% on Friday, retreating from a near one-month high in the previous session, as yuan-denominated debt attracts global borrowers seeking cheaper financing. Regulators have GEOPOLITICS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Media Kobo Inc sees FY loss of Y208.00M EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities RBNZ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L The Nikkei 225 Index Closes 0.07% Lower The Nikkei 225 Index decreased 48 points or 0.07 percent on Friday to close at 68994 points. The decline was led by Nidec (-7.15%), Fast Retailing (-4.06%) and Murata Manufacturing (-4.03%). On the upside, the strongest NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L RBA Interest Rate Probabilities RBA Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Bernstein sees semiconductors upbeat in upcoming earnings season Bernstein says semiconductor companies are likely to voice confidence in upcoming earnings despite concerns about the sustainability of AI infrastructure spending. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Dekel Agri-Vision CPO extraction rate stays at 19.4% in Q3 2026 Dekel Agri-Vision reported its Q3 2026 CPO extraction rate was stable at 19.4%. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank raises SCHOTT Pharma target to EUR25 EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank cuts SCHOTT Pharma to Hold Deutsche Bank downgraded SCHOTT Pharma to Hold from Buy. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:30 AM UTC H BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities BoJ Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC L BoC Interest Rate Probabilities BoC Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC M Skanska signs $136 million northeastern U.S. railroad improvement contract Skanska AB said it signed a railroad improvement project contract with a public client in the northeastern United States worth $136 million (about SEK 1.3 billion). EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC H BoE Interest Rate Probabilities BoE Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC L TCS results prompt Jefferies note citing weak demand signals Jefferies said Tata Consultancy Services’ second-quarter results provide little evidence of an upturn in demand, despite a positive surprise from stronger U.K. growth. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC M OMV expects windfall taxes and Middle East shipping hit Q3 net income OMV said expected windfall taxes in Austria and Romania, plus reduced shipments from the Middle East, will dent its reported net income in Q3 by between €150 million and €200 million. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC L SIG appoints Simon Kesterton CEO effective May 1, 2027 SIG PLC has appointed Simon Kesterton as its CEO, effective May 1, 2027. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:29 AM UTC H ECB Interest Rate Probabilities ECB Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L Luxury Stock Bulls Have to Wait Longer for a Revival It seems there’ll be few fireworks to spark a strong year-end for luxury’s biggest names, leaving investors to wait until 2027 for any potential upswing. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC H Fed Interest Rate Probabilities Fed Interest Rate Probabilities CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L Hargreaves Services selected for Sizewell C water treatment EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:28 AM UTC L Mincon Group board expects FY2026 revenue and EBITDA ahead Mincon Group PLC says its board expects FY2026 revenue and EBITDA to be ahead of market expectations. EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L US green-card freeze on eight tech firms flagged for Indian IT A report says the US decision to freeze new and pending green-card sponsorship applications at eight technology companies is a warning for India’s IT industry. REGULATION | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L TV Mohandas Pai says US Green Card pause has little impact TV Mohandas Pai downplayed the US suspension of major technology companies from the Green Card sponsorship programme, saying it will have little to no practical impact on Indian tech professionals. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L Pristine Capital PLC enters conditional £500,000 subscription Pristine Capital PLC entered a conditional subscription agreement for a £500,000 investment. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC H Russian Defence Ministry: Struck Cargo Vessel In Ukraine's Mykolaiv Port — RIA Russian Defence Ministry: Struck Cargo Vessel In Ukraine's Mykolaiv Port — RIA GEOPOLITICS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L Commodities Implied Volatility Commodities Implied Volatility NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L FX Implied Volatility FX Implied Volatility NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L Nomura reiterates Buy on Alibaba, keeps $178 target Nomura reiterated a Buy rating on Alibaba Group Holding and kept its target price at $178, citing resilient ecommerce earnings expectations and continued growth in its cloud business alongside AI investment ramp. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC L Capricorn Energy confirms no further shareholder meetings required MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC H Oslo Børs suspends trading in NEXT Biometrics Group EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC L US Index Futures Implied Volatility US Index Futures Implied Volatility NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC L DF Capital says Distribution Finance Capital on track for FY expectations EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC L Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility Top S&P 500 Stock Names Implied Volatility EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:26 AM UTC L 120-Day Correlation Matrix 120-Day Correlation Matrix NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC L OMV expects chemicals segment 3Q operating result materially lower than 2Q EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC M Sika acquires Azpects Group to expand UK landscaping presence Sika AG said it has acquired Azpects Group, a UK polymeric sands manufacturer for the landscaping sector, to strengthen its presence in the landscaping market. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC L 90-Day Correlation Matrix 90-Day Correlation Matrix NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:25 AM UTC M Da-Li Development reports September revenue NT$897.4M Da-Li Development Co. Ltd. reported September revenue of NT$897,353,000 versus NT$256,750,000 in 2025. Jan–Sep revenue was NT$11,418,340,000 versus NT$2,747,809,000 in 2025, per Taiwan Stock Exchange figures. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L 60-Day Correlation Matrix 60-Day Correlation Matrix NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L ORR launches consultation on retail code for online rail tickets REGULATION | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L OMV to increase fuels unit contribution in 3Q ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC H Europe’s Bond Market Turbulence Puts ECB Repo Funding Into Focus Turbulence across Europe’s bonds is sparking debate over the tools policymakers use to keep markets functioning in the event of a broader financial crisis. CENTRAL_BANK | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L Mendell Helium buys remaining 25% in Nilson well for $186,092 Mendell Helium PLC said it will buy the remaining 25% interest in the Nilson well for $186,092. MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L 30-Day Correlation Matrix 30-Day Correlation Matrix NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L Lundin Gold Q3 gold output rises, backs annual outlook Lundin Gold reported higher Q3 gold production from its Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador, citing higher-than-planned grades and strong mill throughput, and reiterated its annual production outlook. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:24 AM UTC L OMV flags EUR100M headwind to 3Q energy operating result ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC L OMV flags EUR100M headwind to 3Q energy operating result EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC L NEXT Biometrics trading suspension imposed on Oslo Børs Oslo Børs imposed a trading suspension for NEXT Biometrics Group ASA, following the company’s 09.10.2026 08:00 CET announcement. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:23 AM UTC H European Stocks Set for a Higher Open European equity markets were poised to open higher on Friday as easing bond yields and lower oil prices improved risk sentiment. Oil prices fell after President Donald Trump said the US was engaged in “productive discuss EARNINGS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC L OpenAI: Last Week We Parted Ways With Three Researchers After Investigation Found They Violated Clear Policies On Handling Sensitive Information Are Actively Finalizing Contracts With Third-Party Safety Assessors And Will Announce Details In The Coming Weeks Firings Of Researchers Were Not About Raising Safety Concerns Or Speaking Out Our Internal Investigation U NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC L Amigo Resources says Tanzania plant on track for 600 TPD MACRO | Oct 09, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC M DCC Energy to sell Nexora to One Equity Partners for $725m DCC Energy PLC says it will sell Nexora to One Equity Partners for an enterprise value of $725 million. MNA | Oct 09, 2026, 06:22 AM UTC L Deutsche Bank says BaFin order has no new findings EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC L OMV 3Q refineries utilization rate in Europe at 92% ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC L OMV reports Europe refinery utilization at 92% for 3Q ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:21 AM UTC L OMV 3Q refining indicator margin Europe at $37.50/bbl ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L OMV 3Q Europe refining indicator margin at $37.50/bbl ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L OMV reports 3Q total hydrocarbon production at 294,000 boe/d ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L OMV reports 3Q total hydrocarbon production at 294,000 boe/d ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC L OMV reports average realized natural gas price at 49.2 EUR/MWh ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:20 AM UTC H 'US 10-year Treasury Yields Risk Hitting 6% For First Time Since 2000, Pimco Says' - FT 'US 10-year Treasury Yields Risk Hitting 6% For First Time Since 2000, Pimco Says' - FT LIVE | Oct 09, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC M Barclays upgrades Archer Aviation to Overweight Archer Aviation (ACHR) shares gained after Barclays upgraded the electric air-taxi maker to Overweight from Equal Weight. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC M Bekaert buys 41,519 shares, holds 3.49% treasury Bekaert bought 41,519 shares during Oct 1–7, 2026 under its up to €75M buyback to cancel shares, ending Oct 7 with 1,725,195 own shares (3.49% of outstanding). It also bought 2,800 and sold 3,000 shares under its liquidi EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC L Apple Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders Due To Soft Demand - Nikkei READ HERE NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:17 AM UTC M Kotak upgrades Thermax and Info Edge to Buy Thermax and Info Edge gained up to 4% after Kotak Equities upgraded both stocks to 'Buy'. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC L Mohandas Pai expects India IT services growth to improve in two years Aarin Capital Chairman Mohandas Pai said India’s IT services growth could improve over the next two years as enterprises expand artificial intelligence use. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC M Thermax, CESC, KEC jump after Kotak upgrades Thermax, CESC Ltd. and KEC International gained up to 7% after Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded the stocks. Kotak upgraded Thermax to “buy” and upgraded CESC and KEC as well. EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC L BaFin fines Volkswagen €1.2 million Germany’s financial regulator BaFin imposed a €1.2 million fine on Volkswagen. REGULATION | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC L Lamprell signs deal to fabricate offshore structures in Saudi Arabia UAE-based Lamprell agreed with IMI to fabricate offshore structures, including production platforms and jackets, at IMI’s Ras Al-K… site in Saudi Arabia. ENERGY | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC L Sweden Industrial Orders NSA (Y/Y) Aug: 5.1% (prev -0.5%; prevR 7.7%) Industrial Orders (M/M): 2.0% (prev -24.1%; prevR -18.7%) - Private Sector Production (Y/Y): 3.8% (prev 3.6%; prevR 4.0%) - Private Sector Production (M/M): % (prev 0.0%; prevR 0.2%) - Industry Production Value (Y/Y): 5. NEWS | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC L UK CAA outlines oversight measures for Heathrow expansion The UK Civil Aviation Authority said it will strengthen the regulatory framework for Heathrow’s existing two-runway airport and potential three-runway expansion, including a new independent committee to oversee expansion REGULATION | Oct 09, 2026, 06:16 AM UTC